Health Professions Students Present Their Work at Aletheia
The School of Health Professions hosted its annual Aletheia Research Symposium, where students presented their scholarly research and defended their capstone projects.
Getting Residents Vaccinated
School of Health Professions student volunteers are doing their part to stop the pandemic by assisting residents with scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Bringing Graduation to the Doorstep
Faculty and leaders of NYIT School of Health Professions’ Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences traversed Long Island and Queens to bring graduation to its seniors.
Alumni Profile: Christopher Frumusa
Christopher Frumusa (B.S. ’14) came to NYIT to study physical therapy. He switched his major to health sciences after he realized he wanted to help patients in a different way.
The Food Industry Needs to Stop Hiding Nutrition Information
In an op-ed in The Hill, Mindy Haar argues that Americans can no longer afford the food industry's continual efforts to delay FDA regulations for improved nutrition information labels and menu boards, which have enabled the costly obesity epidemic.
Student Profile: Alexandra Hermanowski
Alexandra Hermanowski always knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. At NYIT, she has found the perfect program to help her achieve her goal.
Video Profile: Reinaldo Romero
Before he came to NYIT, Reinaldo Romero served on active duty with the U.S. Army Infantry. While on duty, Romero sustained injuries and was the recipient of physical therapy. He is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health sciences so he can help people get back on their feet after an injury.
Heomawattie Mellisa Mahadeo
Heomawattie Mellisa Mahadeo came to NYIT as a biology major, not knowing what she wanted to do. But with the guidance of faculty members and advisors, she found her passion: Health Sciences.
Adding Nutritional Value to Health Professions Programs
Faculty members Lorraine Mongiello and Mindy Haar’s lecture series on nutrition helps fill a gap in the allied health professions curricula.